NFL Team Draft Report: Arizona Cardinals

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This tool condenses 2026 NFL Mock Draft content from around WalterFootball.com. Below are all the 2026 NFL Mock Draft selections for the Cardinals from Walt's and Charlie's 2026 NFL Mock Draft, a summary from the WalterFootball.com 2026 Mock NFL Draft Builder, as well as Cardinals's Draft History.

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Rd.1, Pk.3

Readers' Top-Three Mocked

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Arvell Reese, LB
Ohio State

33 %

David Bailey, DE
Texas Tech

25 %

Jeremiyah Love, RB
Notre Dame

16 %

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Walt's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

The Cardinals ranked 28th in defense during the second half of the season, but their offensive line ... read more ...

Charlie's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

The Cardinals need an upgrade at right tackle. Here’s a bookend to ... read more ...

Rd.2, Pk.2

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Walt's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Chris McClellan, DT, Missouri

The Cardinals need to continue to add to their defensive line so they can rattle Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold. Chris McClellan is a big defensive tackle with impressive quickness for his size.

Charlie's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois

Arizona could use more edge rush youth.

In 2025, Jacas ... read more ...

Rd.3, Pk.1

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Walt's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

The Cardinals need to find a quarterback of the future. If they pass on Ty Simpson, perhaps they'll ... read more ...

Charlie's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

Arizona takes some quarterback competition.

Nussmeier ... read more ...

Rd.4, Pk.4

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Charlie's Mock Selection
From his 2026 NFL Mock Draft

Cardinals: Deonte Lawson, LB, Alabama

Arizona takes some linebacker competition.